Um, so... I rode today

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Grew up on 6 acres in Splendora about a mile from the river. Moved our there when I was 6 (mesicans in town kept stealing my dads truck ). Went to school in Cleveland since I lived over the county line. Hour bus ride everyday to and from ... was so glad to get out when I was in High School.

But now I kinda miss the quiet and fresh air. Morning pee off the front porch .. grabbing the gun and shooting anytime I wanted. Ok sorry jacking the thread with my rambles.

Haha. Yeah - the peeing part is true for the boys. I'm just north of New Caney and south of Splendora. I don't mind being out here. We have an acre and a half and my home is about 2100 sq ft and I got it for a steal. It's a great place to raise a family, but it's not fun for working or going to school downtown.

My Uncle has some property off 1725 out in coldsprings and my Gmaw lives over by Cedar loop and 1484 im always out that way usually in a truck though there are some awesome roads out there ive yet to take my bike down 1725 I know I will end up as part of a tree I love that road. Glad you had fun no matter sick or not you have to enjoy life its good for the soul and a happy soul is a healthy soul so be sure to go for another ride soon!

congrats Brandy. I too took my first voyage (besides commuting) on the new bike last night. Rode up through the forest after dark. 15 degrees cooler in those woods easily...I don't remember the forest always being 55 mph limit although I kept it tame since I didn't want to override my headlights.

Do I have to come out there and lock you in the hostage closet? Where would ween stay, then??

Don't tell! My mom yelled at me when she found out! Ween is offshore, so his closet is empty. I'll get the Klondike bar and let myself in.

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Originally Posted by dbuck

congrats Brandy. I too took my first voyage (besides commuting) on the new bike last night. Rode up through the forest after dark. 15 degrees cooler in those woods easily...I don't remember the forest always being 55 mph limit although I kept it tame since I didn't want to override my headlights.

Yay! I'm not sure I would even try to ride through the forest at night - deer and hogs and raccoon! How do you feel today?

I am SO sore. My back is killing me and my hips are sore. My shoulders are tight - it was ALL worth it!

I felt pretty good all things considered. I'm beating myself up worse with the home renovations than riding a 120 miles. 3 new toilets installed with new valves and 3 bathrooms painted this weekend....now if I could just get the popcorn ceiling texture to spray out of the can without clogging I'll be in good shape. Ready for the reno's to be done...only 3 more rooms to paint (and KILZ) and 900 sf of laminate flooring to install. My back is certain to kill me after all that.

I felt pretty good all things considered. I'm beating myself up worse with the home renovations than riding a 120 miles. 3 new toilets installed with new valves and 3 bathrooms painted this weekend....now if I could just get the popcorn ceiling texture to spray out of the can without clogging I'll be in good shape. Ready for the reno's to be done...only 3 more rooms to paint (and KILZ) and 900 sf of laminate flooring to install. My back is certain to kill me after all that.

Sounds like fun...

Just think of the finished product - how great it will all look when you're done. It's so worth it.

I felt pretty good all things considered. I'm beating myself up worse with the home renovations than riding a 120 miles. 3 new toilets installed with new valves and 3 bathrooms painted this weekend....now if I could just get the popcorn ceiling texture to spray out of the can without clogging I'll be in good shape. Ready for the reno's to be done...only 3 more rooms to paint (and KILZ) and 900 sf of laminate flooring to install. My back is certain to kill me after all that.

I feel your pain.. I am adding another bedroom, bathroom and gun room in the basement.. plus everything is up and down hill at 8000 ft...

__________________A wise man once told me: "No matter how fine she is, just remember. Somewhere, someone is tired of her !"..... Home of the "Black Ninja's"

I feel your pain.. I am adding another bedroom, bathroom and gun room in the basement.. plus everything is up and down hill at 8000 ft...

I don't envy the elevation differences for sure...unless there is a snowboard attached to my feet or a motor between my legs.

This ceiling texture has me baffled....been through 3 cans to cover a 2'x8' drywall repair....went to look at the "how to" video link on the can....decided to read the reviews. Glad it's not the operator. lol Sorry for the threadjack Brandy....

I don't envy the elevation differences for sure...unless there is a snowboard attached to my feet or a motor between my legs.

This ceiling texture has me baffled....been through 3 cans to cover a 2'x8' drywall repair....went to look at the "how to" video link on the can....decided to read the reviews. Glad it's not the operator. lol Sorry for the threadjack Brandy....

I don't envy the elevation differences for sure...unless there is a snowboard attached to my feet or a motor between my legs.

This ceiling texture has me baffled....been through 3 cans to cover a 2'x8' drywall repair....went to look at the "how to" video link on the can....decided to read the reviews. Glad it's not the operator. lol Sorry for the threadjack Brandy....

I've never had much luck with those cans either.. stiff bristle brush and call it good!

And yah.. like Miss B is not the Queen of hijacking!!!

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Originally Posted by gtdrivr

I so hate textured walls/ceilings.

me too, but I gotta match what is already there....2700 sf is a lot of texture removal and sanding. Older home = older styles...and some I have to live with. Did the whole slap brush with compound on one wall....it looks okay. Definitely not my forte.

me too, but I gotta match what is already there....2700 sf is a lot of texture removal and sanding. Older home = older styles...and some I have to live with. Did the whole slap brush with compound on one wall....it looks okay. Definitely not my forte.

not so sorry for the hijack this go 'round!

I grew up with smooth walls. You rarely saw any sort of texture up there. When you did see it, it looked as if they were trying to cover a crappy finishing job. I came down here, and WHOA... popcorn everywhere!

me too, but I gotta match what is already there....2700 sf is a lot of texture removal and sanding. Older home = older styles...and some I have to live with. Did the whole slap brush with compound on one wall....it looks okay. Definitely not my forte.

not so sorry for the hijack this go 'round!

If you want a milder texture that still matches older house style, use a real heavy knap roller, and keep the texture fairly thick. Much quicker and easier than a brush but it does make a mess... cover EVERYTHING including yourself!

__________________A wise man once told me: "No matter how fine she is, just remember. Somewhere, someone is tired of her !"..... Home of the "Black Ninja's"